Sept.

17, 2020
U.S. Mission Nairobi

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2020-041

Position Title: Computer Programmer

Opening Period: 09/21/2020 – 10/02/2020

Series: FSN-1810

Salary/Grade: Position Grade: FSN-10; FP-5

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Source

(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you apply.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of
Computer Programmer.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of receipt of agency
authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties: The position incumbent designs and develops both new and enhancements to software
applications and business process solutions that meet Mission Nairobi's specifications. This will be done
utilizing the Department of State approved business applications such as Microsoft Forms, Power
Automate (formerly Flow), PowerApps, PowerBI and Tableau. Additionally, responsibilities include
providing Tier II and III level application support to customers, which includes users and IT specialists.
This includes, but is not limited to, installations, quality assurance, and problem resolution tasks for
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enterprise applications. Position will be supervised by an Information Management Specialist in the
Information Programs Center (IPC).

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, computer languages, or software
application development is required.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of dedicated experience as an application developer or computer programmer

at a medium to large-sized firm is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level IV English (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing) (This may be tested), is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• Must have experience with Visual Studio IDE and programming skills in .NET, C# and/or VB.
• Must have experience creating web user interface using ASP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and
JQuery.
• Must have experience with database development, SQL and ORM technologies.
• Must have knowledge in Microsoft SharePoint configuration and customizations including other
Microsoft cloud and data mining products such as MS Forms, MS Power Automate and Power
Apps.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a range of technical abilities to independently understand and resolve routine and non-
routine software/hardware issues.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security
certifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and
fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Other information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference

categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these
applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a
determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
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* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy
of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent
documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that
certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the
armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the
applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service
and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the
character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-
employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment
considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-
Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf

THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:

1. Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90
calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.

2. Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment
may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw
their candidacy for the first position in writing.

3. The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,
conflicts of interest, budget, etc.

4. ** If selected, EFMs are expected to serve in the positon for at least one year from the date of hire,
and their sponsor’s tour of duty must allow sufficient time for this.

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration:
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if
applicable)
• Bachelor's degree certificate in the field of computer science, computer languages, or software
application development (Mandatory)

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What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for
an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information: the complete position description listing all the duties, responsibilities, required
qualifications, etc. may be obtained from the recruitment website.

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya

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Cleared: Mary Foley

Andu Debebe